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Seoul, KR

Category:  Commercial Jobs

Sales Manager

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations – and that’s exactly what you can do joining us!

Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.

 

Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.

You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

 

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Position overview

allnex is on the lookout for an experienced and commercially driven Sales Manager in South Korea to lead business growth within the coatings and specialty chemicals industry. This role will be responsible for managing strategic customer relationships, driving market expansion, and delivering sustainable revenue growth across key accounts and business segments.

 

The successful candidate will play a critical role in strengthening long-term customer partnerships, identifying new market opportunities, and positioning technical solutions that create business value for customers. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned commercial professional who combines strong industry knowledge with strategic sales capability and customer-focused leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Drive sales growth and business development within the paint and coatings industry.
  • Manage strategic customer accounts and develop long-term commercial partnerships.
  • Identify new market opportunities and execute growth strategies to expand market share.
  • Promote technical chemical solutions and provide consultative support to customers.
  • Lead commercial negotiations, pricing discussions, and profitability management.
  • Analyze sales performance, market trends, and customer insights to support business planning.
  • Collaborate closely with technical, supply chain, and regional teams to ensure business success.
  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across customer organizations.
  • Support management reporting, sales forecasting, and strategic planning activities.
  • Mentor and guide junior sales team members where applicable.

Required skills and experience

  • 10 years of experience within coatings, specialty chemicals, or technical sales environment.
  • Strong industry network and customer management experience within paint/coatings segment preferred.
  • Proven track record in driving sales growth and managing strategic accounts.
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience in pricing, profitability, and business planning.
  • Strong strategic thinking and market development capability.
  • High level of ownership, accountability, and leadership maturity.
  • Ability to balance technical understanding with commercial execution.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with strong business growth orientation.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to manage complex customer relationships and independently drive business initiatives.
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline.

We offer

We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.

Equal Employment Opportunity
allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.

Find out how you can make an impact!
Check out our careers page for available opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you.

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